Panasonic Aj Pd900 Operating Instructions Manual

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MENU SELECT 1/3 Screen
This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an
asterix (E) or period (.
) in front of the item on the screen.
TIME DATE Screen
This page performs the date and time settings. After the date and time have been changed, pressing the UP or DOWN buttons
executes the settings.
Item
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
HOUR
MINUTE
TIME/DATE SET
Variable
range
98 to 10
1 to 12
1 to 31
0 to 23
0 to 59
——
VF
display
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG...

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Item
FUNCTION 1/5
FUNCTION 2/5
FUNCTION 3/5
FUNCTION 4/5
FUNCTION 5/5
LOW SETTING
MID SETTING
HIGH SETTING
Variable
rangeRemarksVF
display
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFFFUNCTION 1/5 item user menu
display ON/OFF
FUNCTION 2/5 item user menu
display ON/OFF
FUNCTION 3/5 item user menu
display ON/OFF
FUNCTION 4/5 item user menu
display ON/OFF
FUNCTION 5/5 item user menu
display ON/OFF
LOW SETTING item user menu
display ON/OFF
MID SETTING item user menu display
ON/OFF
HIGH...

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MENU SELECT 3/3 Screen
This page performs the menu page display ON/OFF settings. The ON/OFF status for each item is indicated by displaying an
asterix (E) or period (.
) in front of the item on the screen.
Item
LEVEL 1/6
LEVEL 2/6
LEVEL 3/6
LEVEL 4/6
LEVEL 5/6
LEVEL 6/6
VF OPERATION
LENS ADJ
TIME/DATE
Variable
rangeRemarksVF
display
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFFLEVEL 1/6 item user menu display
ON/OFF
LEVEL 2/6 item user menu display
ON/OFF
LEVEL 3/6 item user menu...

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Item
BLACK
WHITE (V. SAW)
BLACK COMPE
WHITE COMPE
Variable
rangeRemarksVF
display
——
——
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Auto black shading (digital) activated
Auto white shading (V. SAW) activated
Digital black shading compensation
Digital white shading compensation
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
Set ting Menu Screens
AUTO SHADING Screen
This page performs the auto shading settings. Align the arrow with the desired BLACK or WHITE item and press the UP or
DOWN button to execute the setting.
The underlined setting in the Variable...

– 125 – Warning System
If trouble is detected immediately after the power is turned on or during operation, the display window (LCD), WARNING lamp,
lamps inside the viewfinder, and warning tones from the speaker and earphone inform the operator of trouble.
Item
RF
SERVO
HUMID
SLACK
Display window (LCD)
Warning
contentsWarning
display
Video head
clogging,
recording
system trouble
The servo is
out of order.
Condensation
Tape wind-up
trouble
Warning
display
status
Remain-
ing
battery
level
displayRemain-...

– 126 – Warning System
Item
TAPE END
BATTERY
END
Display window (LCD)
Warning
contentsWarning
display
The tape is
nearing its
end.
The tape has
reached its
end.
The battery
has almost run
out.
The battery
has run out.
Warning
display
status
Remain-
ing
battery
level
displayRemain-
ing tape
lengthdisplay
WARN-
ING
lampREC
lamp
Lamps
Emitted
4 times
per
second
Continu-
ous
tone
Emitted
4 times
per
secondF1)
Continu-
ous
tone
Warning
toneVTR (section)
operation
Operation
continues.
Recording,
playback or...

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Error Codes
When an error occurs in the unit for some reason or other, the following error codes appear in
the display window.
Emergency eject
If the cassette is not ejected even when the EJECT button is pressed, use a screwdriver or oth-
er implement to push down and simultaneously turn the EMERGENCY screw. This will enable
the cassette to be ejected.
1Turn off the power of the VTR.
2As shown in the figure, remove the rubber cap, and fit a Phillips head screwdriver into the
cross part of the...

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Cleaning the Video Heads
Use the AJ-CL12MP cleaning cassette when head cleaning is required. Improper use of the
cleaning cassette may damage the video heads. Therefore, read the Handling Instructions for
the cleaning tape carefully before use.
Cleaning the Viewfinder
ÁDo not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt from the viewfinder.
ÁWipe the lens with lens cleaner available on the market.
ÁAbsolutely do not wipe the mirror. If dirt, etc. has adhered to the mirror, remove it using a air...

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Inspections Before Shooting
Perform the following inspections before shooting to check that all systems are operating prop-
erly. Checking the image with a color monitor is recommended.
Inspection Preparations
1Insert a charged battery pack.
2Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID display does not appear and that
five or more bars of the remaining battery level display are lighted.
ÁIf the HUMID display appears, wait until the display goes off.
ÁIf five or more bars of the remaining...

– 130 – Inspections Before Shooting
Inspecting the Viewfinder
1Adjust the position of the viewfinder.
2Check that the color bar appears on the viewfinder screen, and then adjust the BRIGHT,
CONTRAST and PEAKING controls so that the color bar appears clearly on the viewfinder.
3Check the following items.
(1) Set the MENU SET/OFF switch to SET and check that the setting menu appears on
the viewfinder screen.
(2) Press the PAGE button and check that the setting menu page changes.
(3) Press the SHIFT/ITEM...